Please do not share any personal information, send any query materials, pay for “services”, or sign any contracts from users pretending to be our clients.
Lastly, our agency only accepts queries via QueryManager/Tracker. Query forms are linked here: bookendsliterary.com/agents (8/8)
The text reads: Sometimes agents do reach out to authors on social media, but we strongly encourage you to research them before engaging in any conversations. Please email info@bookendsliterary.com if you’re ever unsure and need confirmation. Please do not share any personal information, send any query materials, pay for “services”, or sign any contracts from users pretending to be our clients. Lastly, our agency only accepts queries via QueryManager/Tracker. Query forms are linked here: http://bookendsliterary.com/agents
Sometimes agents do reach out to authors on social media, but we strongly encourage you to research them before engaging in any conversations.
Please email info@bookendsliterary.com
if you’re ever unsure and need confirmation. (7/8)
A screenshot of a fake email that an author received from someone pretending to be BookEnds agent James McGowan. The email address shows "jmcgowanbookendsliterary@gmail.com" which is fraudulent. The text of the email describes a fake publishing contract. A stamp labeled FRAUD ALERT is on top of the email.
Here's an example of a scam email from an account that does not end in the bookendsliterary(dot)com format. This is a fraudulent email impersonating one of our agents. It even included an attachment with a fake contract from Penguin Random House. (6/8)
A woman is holding up her phone, looking distraught. She nervously covers her mouth with her other hand. A speech bubble coming from the phone shows a masked burglar waving hello.
Agents will not reach out from any free email addresses outside of our domain, which end in (at) bookendsliterary (dot) com—not gmail.
If you haven’t had an offer call/Zoom with the agent, it may be a scam. We'll never send an agency contract without speaking to you first. (5/8)
A screenshot from the "Our Team" page of BookTale Literary's website, which is a fake agency that is pretending to be like BookEnds Literary Agency. A photo of Jessica Alvarez is shown—she is a real agent at BookEnds. Other fake staff member photos are shown below her. Possibly AI.
Here's an example. This website called www (dot) booktaleliterary (dot) com is a fraudulent agency that is impersonating us, and using the likeness and information of one of our real agents. (4/8)
A masked person holds up a fake ID card in front of a computer screen. The ID is labeled "fake author profile". A red warning symbol is above the computer.
Beware of websites and social media profiles (primarily on X/Twitter) pretending to be our agents or clients.
Our agents receive client referrals on occasion, but please be wary of folks who may be pretending to be our clients. Clients wouldn’t refer strangers. (3/8)
Two people are passing cash to each other. One person is looking away so you can't fully see their face, and the other looks confused or concerned.
We will never ask you for money. There are no "upfront payments" for working with a reputable literary agent.
There are no reading or editing fees. Agents get paid by commission after they sell your books and/or subsidiary rights. (2/8)
A hand holds a phone screen that shows an unknown caller labeled SCAM. Above the image warns "beware of scammers"!
PSA 🚨 Please be wary of websites and accounts that are impersonating our agents and clients. (1/8)
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Our mission is to create a more diverse industry. We strive to be a safe space for LGBTQIA2S+, BIPOC, and all marginalized creators, working to uplift their voices in publishing. Our agents work closely with their clients to bring the books we've fallen in love with to the reading public. Image of stacked orange, green, and blue books on a white background beneath the text.
Our mission is to create a more diverse publishing industry. We strive to be a safe space for LGBTQIA2S+, BIPOC, and all marginalized creators, working to uplift their voices in publishing. Our agents work closely with their clients to bring the books we've fallen in love with to the reading public.
Welcome to BookEnds Literary Agency! A floral wreath surrounds the BookEnds logo, its signature teal, orange, and green bird is perched atop the 'K' in BookEnds.
WHO WE ARE: BookEnds Literary (and BookEnds Jr.) touts a robust client list featuring hundreds of authors and illustrators. Specializing in representing fiction and non-fiction for all ages, we proudly call many award-winning, New York Times, and USA Today bestselling authors and illustrators our clients. The BookEnds logo with its signature bird + BookEnds Jr. logo with a chick hatching out of an egg, are on a white background below the text.
WHAT WE DO: BookEnds believes in the importance of transparency in the industry. We have dedicated our blog, YouTube channel, Instagram, and TikTok to disseminating publishing knowledge! You can find us on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and now, Bluesky!
SUBMIT TO US: If you'd like to submit your manuscript to us, please review our agents and their manuscript wishlists on the Submissions page of our website: www.bookendsliterary.com/submissions — if you are new to querying, please check out the querying playlist on our YouTube channel for tips and tricks: www.bit.ly/BEQuery :)
Welcome to BookEnds Literary! We are so happy you're here.
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